Canton Development Partnership unveils six new market-rate apartments for downtown living

CANTON, OH (July 2, 2013)—The Canton Development Partnership, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, together with the Downtown Canton Land bank, have announced that the project undertaken last year to transform a blighted building at 400 McKinley Ave. NW has been completed.

The project, dubbed the Suites at 400, has resulted in the creation of six new market-rate apartments in downtown Canton’s arts district, along with new retail space.

400 McKinley space pre-demolition

The building was purchased in 2007 for $85,000 at a Sherriff’s sale and was in complete disrepair at time of purchase. The project began with the demolition of the interior of the first and second floors in October of last year, and construction began in December.

The one-bedroom units range in size from 523 to 651 square feet and include a kitchen, bath, living room, laundry room and closets, along with a suite of appliances. Each unit is equipped with central air conditioning, gas heat, onsite parking and an additional secured onsite storage area. All units have hardwood floors and decorative exposed brick wall accents. The general contractor for the project was Fred Olivieri Construction.

The one-bedroom units range from 523 to 651 square feet.

“These new apartments are designed to demonstrate the need for market rate housing in downtown Canton. Market rate housing is a crucial step in creating more activity and demand for retail establishments,” said Michael P. Gill, director of the Canton Development Partnership. “Together with the Downtown Canton Land Bank, we are proud to have taken the lead in developing this important first step in market rate housing for the city.”